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Gassan (1984m)

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Gassan stands at 1984 meters in Japan, Asia. This peak is classified as a Shield Volcano.

Gassan — 1,984m — Japan — watercolor illustration
Elevation
1984 m
Prominence
— m
Coordinates
38.549444, 139.984167
Type
shield_volcano

Elevation Comparison

Sea Level 0 m Ben Nevis 1,345 m Mont Blanc 4,808 m Denali 6,190 m Mt. Everest 8,849 m Gassan 1984 m
Volcanic

About This Mountain

Gassan (1984m) is a shield volcano in Japan, Japan. Grade 1/5: accessible hike with popular trails suitable for beginners. Its broad shield form reflects effusive volcanic activity over geological time. Clear trails and gentle slopes attract hikers of all experience levels.

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Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

Topographic contour map of Gassan (1984m)

The topographic contour map of Gassan (1984m) shows widely spaced, gently curving contours reflecting broad, low-angle slopes. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 1,984m summit).

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile of Gassan (1984m)

The east–west elevation profile of Gassan (1984m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,984m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.

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